Pakistan has crossed the landmark point of 100 million mobile subscription, according to Pakistan Telecommunication Authority. The Chairman of PTA, Dr. Mohammed Yaseen, presented the SIMs of each five operators to Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on September 30, 2010 and commemorated the historical activation of 100 millionth mobile subscription. It is the other profile of Pakistan the world is hardly aware of. PTA has been the symbol of regulatory excellence in many respect. It attracts investments, promotes competition, manages the spectrum well and impresses the Indian media with ingenious disbursement of universal service fund. As a result, the country now boasts of 55% mobile penetration. Kudos to PTA and thumbs up to the operators.
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Hasham Zia
Pakistan Zindabad!!